Foundation Studio

Every day’s a listening party

Meet our Partner “A Drink With”

If you could have a drink with anyone, who would it be? A Drink With is a one-of-a-kind series that sits down with the most interesting and influential people over a drink and shares their inspiring success stories. Hillary Sawchuk from A Drink With captures true personalities. Whether it’s a coffee or beer, she creates a relaxed atmosphere that allows her interview subjects to get comfortable and open up in thoughtful and unexpected ways. A Drink With – The Podcast is recorded in the Foundation Studio located in the Detroit Foundation Hotel.

A VOICE FOR DETROIT

A home for storytelling, our podcast studio is all about bringing people together. From the Shinola Runwell Turntable to the wall-mounted Wallace Detroit Guitar—made with reclaimed wood from the old Detroit Fire Department—it’s decorated with inspiration in mind. Easily observed from the street, the studio has hosted prominent voices such as Jesse Hughes of the Eagles of Death Metal and Hillary Sawchuk, host of A Drink With. Whether it’s hosting a local, a hotel guest that’s renting out the room or a celebrity that’s just dropping by, the studio is a place where culture and conversation can flourish.

The views, opinions, and positions expressed by individuals using the studio do not reflect those of the Detroit Foundation Hotel or its affiliates.

Live on Air

Episode 2 – Algee Smith + Matthew Budman

In the second episode of “A Drink With – Detroit” we chatted with actor Algee Smith and producer Matthew Budman while they were in town for the world premiere of “Detroit.” Listen in on what it’s like to work with Academy Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelow, what they think of Detroit today and advice for being in the entertainment industry.

Episode 1 – Emily T. Gail

In the debut episode of “A Drink With – Detroit,” Hillary Sawchuk, the creator of “A Drink With,” has coffee with Emily T. Gail. Emily is the original Detroit ambassador and creator of the “Say Nice Things About Detroit” movement. Very quickly you’ll realize why she has a Shinola watch named after her. Listen in on her stories about Detroit from the 70s, 80s and today.
In the Foundation Studio at the Detroit Foundation Hotel we’ll be drinking with Detroiters and those visiting the Motor City. We guarantee you’ll hear stories you haven’t heard before. Cheers to Detroit.

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